Tales of Horror #7

In "The Man Who Tricked the Devil!", a compassionate woman’s act of kindness leads to a shocking twist when the beggar she helps reveals a terrifying secret: he’s a 350-year-old man cursed by Satan, and her fate is now inescapably tied to his. Written and illustrated by Jack Sparling, this chilling tale from Tales of Horror #7 (1953) unfolds with creeping dread as every attempt to flee only brings death to those around her. Howard Rosenberger’s haunting cover captures the story’s dark, timeless menace.